Illinois lawmakers seek to allow schools to ban cell phones  | ChicagoLIVE
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Illinois lawmakers recently passed a bill to allow schools to ban the use of cell phones by students during classes. State Rep. Michelle Mussman (D) explains what happens next.

Chicago weather: Flooding concerns remain, drier conditions for Saturday

After a very active weather pattern with storms and even a tornado in parts of the state on Friday, things will be much calmer today.

Honor Flight Chicago brings Army couple’s 41-year love story full circle

A Chicago-area couple who both served in the U.S. Army returned from Honor Flight Chicago this week, reflecting on a shared military journey that shaped their marriage, their family and now the next generation.

Chicago police search for suspects in brutal CTA Red Line assault

Chicago police are searching for suspects who attacked a victim on a CTA Red Line platform in the Near North Side neighborhood on Friday afternoon.

Chicago police: 3 killed, 1 critically injured in West Side shooting

Chicago police say three people were killed and another was critically wounded in a shooting Friday afternoon on the city's West Side.

Meet the 11-year-old Chicago girl changing boxing

An 11-year-old Chicago girl is challenging long-standing stereotypes in boxing and building a name for herself in the ring.

11-year-old female boxer changing the game
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Boxing has long been seen as a man’s sport, but one young Chicago girl is proving that idea is outdated.  At just 11 years old, Zariah Barajas is already showing the kind of skill and dedication well beyond her years.  And as you’ll see, she’s not just fighting in the ring. She’s carrying on a family legacy.  Leslie Moreno introduces us to someone you need to know about.

Suburban Chicago man charged in crash that killed married couple

A suburban Chicago man is charged in a crash that killed a married couple. Prosecutors say he was driving 119 mph in a BMW that he took from his workplace.

Community members silently demonstrate for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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In Skokie, a silent demonstration is putting survivor stories front and center during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.      Kasey Chronis is live with their message.

Chicagoland flooding, CPS May 1st battle & local trucking company sued | Week in Review
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Severe storms bring flooding to Chicagoland and an eerie disaster at a local Titanic exhibit. We also break down the deal to keep CPS open on May 1st, a major lawsuit against an Elmhurst trucking company, and the mystery behind a local veteran's apartment being cleared out. Plus, we take you to the Chicago stage for a Seinfeld superstar's return and inside the debut of a new Michael Jackson film in Gary.

Army couple shares Honor Flight experience in Washington
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A husband and wife, both veterans, just shared their first Honor Flight experience side by side in Washington.  It was a chance to reflect on a family legacy from ancestors who served to the next generation.